May weather forecastKariobangi, Kenya

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Kariobangi, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 22.9°C (73.2°F) and 14.2°C (57.6°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an average high-temperature of an agreeable 22.9°C (73.2°F), closely following the temperature pattern of April. Kariobangi records a mean low-temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F) in May.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 84%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Kariobangi, Kenya, in May, it is raining for 27.7 days, with typically 83mm (3.27") of accumulated precipitation. In Kariobangi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.5 days and collects up to 676mm (26.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are April and May, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Kariobangi, 22.9°C (73.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 14.2°C (57.6°F) is the average low-temperature during May. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in February is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

May is the most humid month in Kariobangi, Kenya, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In Kariobangi, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

In Kariobangi, Kenya, in May, it is raining for 27.7 days, with typically 83mm (3.27") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kariobangi, Kenya, the average day length in May is 12h and 4min.

On the first day of May in Kariobangi, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

The months with the least sunshine are April and May, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May in Kariobangi, Kenya, is 8.5h.

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Kariobangi, Kenya.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

24.7°C

22.9°C

22.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.6km/h

7.9km/h

7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.9

2.2

4.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kariobangi, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 22.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Kariobangi, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kariobangi, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kariobangi, Kenya

Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Kariobangi, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 83mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kariobangi, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 27.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kariobangi, Kenya

Average daylight in May: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kariobangi, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 2.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Kariobangi, Kenya

Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 5).